Dear all, My build is in the lockup stage with garage on zero lot boundary ( location - Melbourne). I just came to know that my neighbour is building on both the sides zero lot, not just the garage side. That means the side he shares with me also would have wall on the zero lot (his garage is on th...

Thanks for that. What to choose for brick houses? Render with or without brickwork? Can you render on top of FC sheet? or would it be just painting?

Dear All, Looking for an expert opinion from you. I originally decide to have facade part render and brick work over garage. No after seeing few display homes, decided to go with facade full render. However, it is noticed that with the full render at the display home I saw, they have kind of visible...

Hi All, Starting a new thread to post your review (both positive and negative) about the experience with your Private building inspectors. It could be something like, 'who you have used', 'how many stages' and 'how was your experience in unearthing the building defects’, 'long term view of defects ...

Thanks great supersleuth !

Thanks great supersleuth !

Hi All, Originally during my colour selection appointment, my power connection was marked as single phase power connection and opted to upgrade with surge protection. The upgrade item included was - " Provide single phase, complete house overvoltage protection (surge protection) installed in t...

OK then. You might want to consider unifying the poll based on either the energy source or delivery system. You might also get better results if you had seperate heating and cooling polls. For example, consider the following heating: Heating energy source: * Electricity * Gas/fossil fuel burning * ...

Correction from my side as well. I am from zone 6, I will be predominantly using it for heating as I can bear mid 30C comfortability but can't sustain below 15C.

Thanks for the message Berek. From my perspective, for the daily use I would need cooling for large living area+ activity + open theatre during day timeand then master bedroom at night. I am not aware that ducted ones are not having great efficiency, but what are the matcing options astistically to ...

Hei, Thanks for the message. That was based on my little knowledge. happy to add more if you have any suggestions.

Dear all, Just thought of posting a opinion poll to check homeone community's preference on residential cooling and heating. It may be beneficial for everyone to decide the path. Considerations: 1) Availability of Solar (5kwh) 2) Gas to price to go up steadily 3) Global warming and extreme climates ...

Hello all, I am new to the forum and started with a thread asking for a cooling related help and no one provide me with the help. Posting the same question here hoping someone will be able help me. I am planning to opt out gas heating and evaporative cooling provided by builder and go completely wit...

G'day. I'm pretty new to this also. Have a look here - https://forsyth35.com/2018/04/02/blowing-hot-and-cold/ Thank you MooCowMorris. Much appreciated for sharing your blog !

Dear all, I am new to this forum and building my first home. This is regarding heating/cooling at my new build. I am currently thinking to opt out gas heating and do the refrigerative cooling post the handover. It would be great if you could clarify my question. I heard from one of my colleague that...